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Originally Posted by Orthodoxy
One of the most moving, paradigm-shifting sermons I have heard is Tullian Tchividjian's "Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Everything." After listening to this message, I realized I had often been living my life believing that I could earn or lose favor with God based on my performance.
But of course, many on here would probably call him a "greasy-grace" preacher too.
Here's the MP3 download: http://www.covlife.org/resources/377...ng__Everything
From the sermon: The biggest lie about grace is that it is so dangerous that it needs to be kept in check. The grace of God does not lead to lawlessness, but instead frees and empowers people to obey Christ for the right reasons. |
Tim Keller tells a story from Elizabeth Elliot, my version.
"He told of a poor peasant farmer coming before a great king, bringing his very best carrot simply because he loved the great king.
After giving the carrot to the King, the King says to the Peasant farmer, I noticed that I have a plot of land next to your farming plot, I wish to give this to you.
Nearby a leading Noble saw this interaction between the farmer and the king. He says to himself, if that guy got a plot of land for a carrot what I will I get if I give a notable gift.
So he goes and brings his best Black Stallion and presents it to the king, the King takes the Horse and says thank you. Well the Noble countenance falls, the King takes notice and then says to the noble. You know why I did what I did, that Farmer loved me and gave his best to me,
you gave that horse to yourself."
That story has impacted my approach and love for God and why I do what I do.